Gus Hughes Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Alexander David Hughes
Born 05/01/2002 in Greensboro, NC
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Gaston
Drafted in the 18th round (541st overall) by the New York Yankees in 2024 (signed for $50,000).

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Hughes is a 6-foot, 190-pound righthander who pitched with Gaston (N.C.) JC and UNC Charlotte before transferring to High Point where he transitioned from a reliever role to a starting role. This spring he posted a 3.77 ERA over 102.2 innings and 16 starts with a 24.9% strikeout rate and 9.2% walk rate. Hughes has a four-pitch mix led by a 90-92 mph fastball that touches 95 with solid riding life, a mid-80s slider that is his most consistent swing-and-miss pitch at the moment. He also throws a curveball in the upper 70s and a changeup in the mid 80s.

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Hughes is a 6-foot, 190-pound righthander who pitched with Gaston (N.C.) JC and UNC Charlotte before transferring to High Point where he transitioned from a reliever role to a starting role. This spring he posted a 3.77 ERA over 102.2 innings and 16 starts with a 24.9% strikeout rate and 9.2% walk rate. Hughes has a four-pitch mix led by a 90-92 mph fastball that touches 95 with solid riding life, a mid-80s slider that is his most consistent swing-and-miss pitch at the moment. He also throws a curveball in the upper 70s and a changeup in the mid 80s.

Fredericksburg Nationals activated RHP Gus Hughes.
RHP Gus Hughes assigned to Fredericksburg Nationals from FCL Nationals.
RHP Gus Hughes assigned to FCL Nationals.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Gus Hughes to a minor league contract.
Tampa Tarpons released RHP Gus Hughes.
RHP Gus Hughes assigned to New York Yankees.
RHP Gus Hughes assigned to Tampa Tarpons.
RHP Gus Hughes assigned to New York Yankees.
New York Yankees signed RHP Gus Hughes.